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Jody D. Peterman, Founding Attorney

Jody D. PetermanFounding Attorney

Practice Areas

Jody D. Peterman, LLC represents clients across Georgia in personal injury and criminal defense matters.

Personal Injury: 40 services

Case Results

Past case results

Past results do not guarantee or predict future outcomes.

$6.1M

Commercial Accident

Personal Injury

$4M

Pedestrian accident

Personal Injury

$1.25M

Pedestrian Accident

Personal Injury

$1.20M

Slip and Fall

Personal Injury

$1M

Commercial vehicle accident

Personal Injury

$950K

Trucking accident

Personal Injury

$850K

Trucking accident

Personal Injury

$470K

Trip and Fall

Personal Injury

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WhyChooseUs

  1. 01

    74 Years of Combined Experience

    Our attorneys bring a combined 74 years of legal experience.

  2. 02

    Over $150 Million Recovered

    The firm has recovered more than $150,000,000.

  3. 03

    5,000+ Cases Won

    The firm has won more than 5,000 cases.

  4. 04

    Personal Injury and Trial Win Rates

    Jody Peterman's not guilty verdict rate is 50% higher than the national average.

  5. 05

    31 Years of Lead-Attorney Experience

    Lead attorney Jody D. Peterman brings 31 years of legal experience.

Evidence 1 of 5: 74 Years of Combined Experience

Meet the Founder

Jody Peterman

Founding Partner

Portrait of Jody Peterman

Founding Partner

Jody D. Peterman, LLC

Biography

Jody Peterman is the founding partner of Jody D. Peterman, LLC, a Valdosta law firm serving clients across Georgia in personal injury and criminal defense matters.

Practice
Personal injury + criminal defense
Service
Statewide Georgia
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Great lawyer professional, responsive, and truly cares. Highly recommend!

Analeysha Rivera

5 months ago

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Trusted. Recognized. Respected.

A selection of honors published in the firm’s complete awards collection.

  1. American Association of Attorney Advocates | Top 10 Attorney 2025 Member | Criminal Defense 2025 Award Winner

    Recognition

    Top 10 Attorney — Criminal Defense

  2. America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys | 2025 | Top 100

    Recognition

    America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys

  3. 10 Best 2026 | Attorney Our 2026 Independent Selection for Client Satisfaction

    Recognition

    10 Best Attorneys — Client Satisfaction

  4. Haute Lawyer | Top Lawyer 2026 | Proven Commitment to Legal Excellence | Haute Living

    Recognition

    Haute Lawyer — Top Lawyer

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